 In the levy per communam the assessment was made through the wardmoots (in London) and the burden fell on the poorer class.In Henry II's reign London was taxed by both methods, the barones majores by head, the barones minores through the wardmoot.The pressure of taxation led in the 13th century to a closer definition of the burghal constitutions; the Commons sought to get an audit of accounts, and (in London) not only to hear but to treat of municipal affairs.